P.Anantharaj v. The Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD) No.11704 of 2026; P.Anantharaj v. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Tirunelveli) Ltd.; Mummineni Sudheer Kumar, J.; decided 22.04.2026; interest on belated/delayed payment of terminal benefits; retirement dues; Provident Fund; EPF Employee's Contribution; gratuity; leave salary; EL surrender; earned leave / sick leave encashment; TNSTC; transport corporation employee; writ of mandamus; Article 226; 6% per annum interest; disposal at admission stage with consent; followed Division Bench judgments in W.A.(MD) No.403 of 2010 batch (dated 07.04.2014) and W.A.(MD) No.1419 of 2021 batch (dated 26.07.2021); compliance within five months; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Interest at 6% per annum on the belated payment of the petitioner's terminal benefits (including EPF Employee's Contribution, Gratuity, Encashment of Earned/Sick Leave and other monetary benefits) from the date of retirement till the date of payment, to be complied with within five months from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.